JUNGLIA OKINAWA Announces 6th Anniversary Campaign: Beloved Local Okinawan Entertainers Join the 'JUNGLIA OKINAWA Support Group' to Share Authentic Okinawan Experiences with Residents and Visitors Alike

JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. (Nago City, Okinawa; CEO Kato Takeshi), operator of the theme park JUNGLIA OKINAWA located in northern Okinawa's Yanbaru region, will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Since opening, JUNGLIA OKINAWA has steadily progressed with warm support and feedback from guests. On this milestone, the park launches its first-anniversary program under the theme of 'deeply rooted in Okinawa and growing together with the local community,' creating new connections with local businesses, artists, municipalities, and residents.

As the sixth initiative of the anniversary program, popular talents from two Okinawan entertainment agencies—Originlil Co., Ltd. and FEC Office Co., Ltd.—have officially joined the 'JUNGLIA OKINAWA Support Group.' These entertainers, widely recognized and beloved through local TV, radio, commercials, and social media, will collaborate on in-park entertainment and participate in various content initiatives as key partners who help shape JUNGLIA from the authentic perspectives of both guests and residents. Together with the previously announced 'Gori Support Group Leader,' they will co-create the park’s first anniversary celebration.

As a pioneering collaboration within the park, a new initiative will transform attraction wait times into fun, Okinawan-themed experiences. Starting August 2026, humorous and culturally rich guidance videos—featuring local insights and tips on enjoying the park—will be shown near the queue of 'Jungle Extremes,' an attraction offering thrilling physical adventures in nature. For local residents, the familiar faces from TV and radio will bring warmth and familiarity. For domestic and international visitors, even waiting in line will become an opportunity to experience Okinawa’s unique local charm and hospitality.

Moving forward, JUNGLIA OKINAWA will continue strengthening authentic Okinawan experiences and deepening collaboration with the Support Group to further improve the park. Stay tuned for more.

◆ Background of the JUNGLIA OKINAWA Support Group

Okinawa Prefecture is said to have one of the highest numbers of comedians per capita in Japan, making it a fiercely competitive hub for comedy with a deeply rooted, everyday culture of humor. Local entertainers are active daily on regional TV, radio, and commercials, becoming beloved, indispensable figures in residents’ lives. Yet, despite being a remarkable cultural force representing Okinawan entertainment, much of this energy remains unknown outside the prefecture. As fellow entities using entertainment to deliver surprise and感动 in Okinawa, we explored ways to collaborate.

Moreover, we believed that entertainers—being closest to the people—could deliver honest, unfiltered feedback and help co-create experiences that let guests feel 'Okinawan-ness.' With this vision, we decided to launch the Support Group.

◆ Diverse and Energetic Members Joining the Support Group

【Originlil Co., Ltd.】

Joining are 'Kokizami Indian,' renowned in Okinawan variety shows, the skilled duo 'Nobrake,' and 'Atsu Ki Nii Nii,' hailing from Yanbaru (Ogimi Village), the park’s home region. Leveraging their veteran wit and deep love for Yanbaru, they will humorously promote the park’s charm and strengthen local ties.

From left in photo: Kokizami Indian, Nobrake, Atsu Ki Nii Nii

Comment from Shuri no Suke, Representative Director, Originlil Co., Ltd.: We are truly honored that our talents have been selected for the JUNGLIA Support Group. I’m over the moon—like a Triceratops dancing with joy! The name 'Support Group' instead of 'Ambassador' is fun and nostalgic—I was in a high school cheering squad, after all. I understand the role involves delivering honest feedback from the people, both good and bad, to JUNGLIA. So, Originlil’s veteran duos skilled in honesty—Kokizami Indian and Nobrake—and Atsu Ki Nii Nii from Yanbaru will represent us in the JUNGLIA Support Group! We’re stretching our necks like a Brachiosaurus, eagerly awaiting the start of the JUNGLIA Support Group!

Company Overview Originlil is an Okinawan talent agency with around 70 members, including comedians, actors, talents, and musicians. It hosts monthly comedy live shows 'Kishoutenketsu,' theatrical performances by 'Engeki-dan O.Z.E,' and its members appear widely on TV variety shows, dramas, commercials, radio programs, and as event hosts. https://origin-oze.com/

Kokizami Indian and Nobrake also participated in the 'JUNGLIA OKINAWA: Closer Than Ever! Experience Tour' held in April 2026 at AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom and Palette Kumoji, receiving nearly 3,000 messages from local residents. https://note.junglia.jp/n/n67be86dbe8e9

【FEC Office Co., Ltd.】

Joining are 'Shingo Chinen,' beloved as Okinawa’s homegrown hero and first-generation 'Ryu-jin Mabuyaa,' 'Tada no Akinori,' a skilled comedian, 'Nakachi,' popular for sharing Okinawan everyday life on SNS short videos, and 'Iso Nagoshi Branch,' who previously served as PR ambassador for Nago City, JUNGLIA’s hometown. From the closest perspective to local residents, they will deliver honest voices to the park and energize both JUNGLIA and Okinawa with over 30 years of comedic expertise.

From left in photo: Shingo Chinen, Tada no Akinori, Nakachi, Iso Nagoshi Branch

Comment from Tomoji Yamasaki, President and Representative Director, FEC Office Co., Ltd.: Congratulations to JUNGLIA OKINAWA on its 1st anniversary! We are delighted to join as part of the Support Group.

We’ve long delivered Okinawa’s energy and joy through comedy. Though genres differ, both comedy and theme parks are pillars of Okinawan entertainment. Let’s work together, leveraging Okinawa’s beautiful nature, rich culture, and human warmth, to create something special.

Let’s spread JUNGLIA OKINAWA’s charm across Japan and the world, mixing it all up—'kachaashite'—to make Okinawa an even more joyful place!

Company Overview FEC Office Co., Ltd., established in 1993, is an entertainment production company based in Naha City, Okinawa. With about 70 affiliated entertainers and talents, it runs a wide range of businesses including comedy live shows, music activities, TV and radio appearances, CM planning, and event production. For over 30 years,